| Q |
What
is an oral surgeon? |
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An oral surgeon is a
dentist who specializes in different aspects of surgery in and
around the mouth. He / she performs simple extractions and
difficult, complex extractions, including the removal of wisdom
teeth. Most oral surgeons are qualified to install dental
implants and perform jaw realignment procedures. They usually
have about four years of advanced education after
finishing dental school. |
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| Q |
What
is oral/ maxillofacial surgery? |
| A |
Oral and
maxillofacial surgery is the branch of dentistry that deals with
the diagnosis and treatment of defects, injuries, and diseases
involving the head, mouth, teeth, gums, jaws, and neck. |
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| Q |
Who
needs to have their wisdom teeth extracted? |
| A |
Anyone who is in
danger of developing impacted wisdom teeth (third molars that
only partially erupt or get trapped or stuck in the jaw) should
have them removed so that they do not damage adjacent molars and
cause other oral problems. In addition, anyone who is
getting dentures should have their wisdom teeth removed. |
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| Q |
Do
oral surgeons treat TMJ? |
| A |
Yes. Oral
surgeons treat TemperoMandibular Joint
disorder. |
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| Q |
Are
there any oral surgeon professional organizations? |
| A |
Yes. The
Amercian College of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is
a professional organization of oral surgeons. |
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| Q |
How
do I locate an oral surgeon? |
| A |
Visit Oral
Surgeon to locate a qualified professional near you. |
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If you
have any more questions that you can not find above. Please email
help@kentfamilydentistry.com to ask the dentists.
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